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Nastrotex-Cufra at Performance Days

Escrito por WmP_NAstRo2024zh en 9 octubre 2025. Publicado en Feria.

Nastrotex Cufra takes part in Performance Days Munich, the international fair dedicated to innovative materials for technical and sportswear, presenting the new SS27 Sport Collection.
A project that blends performance, aesthetics, and sustainability — a true expression of the continuous research that has defined the company for over 70 years.

The SS27 Sport Collection has been designed to meet the growing demand for technical precision and comfort.
The new sport elastic tapes by Nastrotex-Cufra are developed for various applications, including technical apparel, cycling, outdoor wear, activewear, and performance garments.

Each product is engineered to ensure lightness, resistance, and dimensional stability, guaranteeing comfort even under the most demanding conditions.
The textures are inspired by movement and material: dynamic surfaces, 3D weaves, and tactile contrasts that enhance the design and identity of each garment.

Aligned with the company’s philosophy, the SS27 collection stands out for its strong commitment to sustainability.
All elastic tapes are made using solution-dyed or yarn-dyed fibres, a choice that reduces environmental impact by lowering water, energy, and chemical consumption while ensuring maximum colour fastness and chromatic uniformity.

The collection also features recycled and bio-based materials, developed in compliance with international sustainability standards and Nastrotex-Cufra’s certified environmental practices.
The result: technical products that combine high performance and environmental responsibility.

One of Nastrotex-Cufra’s core strengths is its jacquard customisation, allowing the company to meet the needs of global brands and manufacturers.
From large-scale production to premium labels, each project is developed with precision, definition, and meticulous attention to detail — from the choice of colours and thicknesses to finishes, matte or glossy effects, Lurex inserts, and embossed patterns. The result is a collection of technical and creative elastic tapes that merge aesthetics and functionality, supporting designers in developing new concepts and exclusive product solutions.

Participating in Performance Days Munich is an opportunity for Nastrotex-Cufra to strengthen its presence in the international sportswear and technical textile market.
It’s a chance to share decades of expertise and to present the new directions of the SS27 Sport Collection, where innovation, performance, and sustainability come together in every detail.

For this season three exclusive concepts:

Futuristic Visions, Human Connections, Nostalgic Aesthetics

29-30 October 2025

Hall A2 | Stand W11

Messe Munchen, Munich – Germany

www.performancedays.com

For more info or to schedule an appointment contact us:
info@nastrotex-cufra.it

Interview with Mario Cucchi

Escrito por WmP_NAstRo2024zh en 17 septiembre 2025. Publicado en News.

Covo, 16 September 2025
Thank you Mario, you who with dedication, love and loyalty gave life to all this.

Thanks to your generosity and determination you have been a fixed point for us, a constant help and an example to follow. You faced every challenge forcefully until the end and the memory of your wisdom and inexhaustible vitality will always remain alive in our hearts.

70 years of history is a long time. If you had to describe the 70 years of your company in one word, which one would you choose?
A life. CUFRA. Cufra stands for Cucchi brothers. Name that has never been abandoned and always accompanies Nastrotex.

How did you come to decide to start the company? At what age did you start working?
She arrived so suddenly, Lanzini in Romano di Lombardia had a business and decided to sell. So then my dad, Francesco Cucchi, jumped and decided to buy the two looms that Lanzini was selling off. I started working at the end of fifth grade, so I was about 10 years old. I had to leave my studies and get straight to work, I was the eighth of 11 siblings.

Do you remember any episode that determined your choice or that put you in difficulty in managing the company?
One episode I remember is when I had to leave the company because I had to have spinal surgery in Bologna. I was still lying for 1 year, then I started again for 4 months I did 5min of standing and then lying down again and so gradual until I started again completely. Here I had a great deal of help from my brothers, who by being street vendors were able to go to my clients and sell the rubber band. A great hand was given to me by my wife Maria and her brother Mario who continued the company during this period.

Who were the most important people in your family who, with their contribution, have determined the success of Nastrotex-Cufra to date?
My children, Barbara and Roberto and my wife Maria. In summary my family.

What are the most significant episodes of your history in the company?
That day I first saw a ribbon with the word come out of the frame. That word was “senor” it was white background and gray writing.

Are there any obstacles that Nastrotex-Cufra encountered along the way? And if so, which ones and how did you overcome them?
Obstacles are always found. In a company there are obstacles and with holy patience you have to face them. How many times was it that I came home late to eat because I had to solve problems… the hours weren’t counting.

The worst times and the best times.
One of the best times was I remember when there was a craze for elastic belts at the waist and we had a huge workflow, customers came here very early in the morning to load the material. No effort… clients came along like that effortlessly. The millerighe, the 3895…these were the items that went the most.
One of the worst times layoffs… lack of work…

What, in your view, were your merits in the growth and affirmation of Nastrotex-Cufra?
The attachment and love to my work. I never held back even when I had to make sacrifices.

The places of Nastrotex-Cufra: how much did the territory influence the birth and development of the company?
With the opening and growth of Nastrotex-Cufra we have employed 50 people in the area. We moved to covo da Romano di L.dia we exploited the depressed area, which allowed us to build without paying immediately but with longer deadlines.

What is really important, what are the values you want/want to convey as a business?
Erasure the ego, work more in a group to advance a single goal.

What is the relationship with the workers and employees of the company?
I consider my relationship excellent, I always try to give it the right advice and most suitable for the job they do.

What advice would you give to an audience of young people who dream of being entrepreneurs?
Having a reputation not just for cashing in… but for remembering people.

Grandpa, how come you would like to be remembered?
I would like to be remembered for what I did, especially for the people, to be able to help those in need. Thinking about the nutrition center in Malawi, it fills the heart to see all those children jumping, singing, dancing, having nothing.

Nastrotex Cufra goes to LINEAPELLE

Escrito por WmP_NAstRo2024zh en 25 agosto 2025. Publicado en Feria.

The collaboration with JUAN POVEDA GROUP goes ahead and you will find us at LINEAPELLE on 23-25 of September 2025 in their stand.

A unique opportunity to discover the products of both at the same time. Many new features will be presented, from the basic or “must have” collection to the more elaborate elastic bands that reflect the trends for the Autumn Winter 26/27 season.

23-25 September 2025
Pad. 4 Stand H21-H27, K22-K28
Fieramilano Rho, Milan – Italy

JUAN POVEDA GROUP is a leading company designing, manufacturing and marketing textile products for footwear, leather goods and related industries. The spirit and essence of the company have managed to remain active for more than 35 years, a deep knowledge of the market and a tireless perseverance in growing every day are its most distinctive qualities. Currently present in Spain, Portugal, Italy, China and Vietnam.

For more info or to schedule an appointment contact us:

info@nastrotex-cufra.it

Nastrotex Cufra goes to Milano Unica

Escrito por WmP_NAstRo2024zh en 24 junio 2025. Publicado en Feria.

We as Nastrotex-Cufra are excited to announce we will participate to MILANO UNICA fair on 8-10 July 2025!
You will find us in hall 1 in a big booth together with CHARGEURS PCC, world leader in interlinings and internal components for the fashion and luxury goods sectors.

Come to discover our New AW26/27 Collection!

MILANO UNICA
8-10 July 2025
Hall 1 | Stand B26
FieraMilano Rho – Milan, Italy

For more info or to schedule an appointment contact us:

info@nastrotex-cufra.it

Nastrotex-cufra a Performance Days

Escrito por WmP_NAstRo2024zh en 31 enero 2025. Publicado en Feria.

Nastrotex-cufra at Performance Days – Munich from 5-6 March 2025 where we will present our latest proposals for elastic tapes dedicated to the sports world.

For those who are involved in sports, cycling, from clothing to accessories, up to technical footwear, such as climbing shoes, boots of all kinds, this is the right fair.

Come and visit us at the fair to touch all the latest news, tell us about your projects and find innovative solutions for your sportswear and technical footwear!

5-6 March 2025
HALL C5, STAND W08
Messe München, Munich

www.performancedays.com

For more info or to schedule an appointment contact us:

info@nastrotex-cufra.it

Nastrotex-cufra at LINEAPELLE

Escrito por WmP_NAstRo2024zh en 31 enero 2025. Publicado en Feria.

The collaboration with JUAN POVEDA GROUP goes ahead and you will find us at LINEAPELLE on 25-27 of February.

25-27 February 2025
Pad. 9 Stand H21-H27, K22-K28
Fieramilano Rho, Milan – Italy

For more info or to schedule an appointment contact us:

info@nastrotex-cufra.it

Nastrotex-Cufra a MILANO UNICA

Escrito por WmP_NAstRo2024zh en 31 enero 2025. Publicado en Feria.

We as Nastrotex-Cufra are excited to announce we will participate to MILANO UNICA fair on 4-6 February 2025!
You will find us, as a big news, in hall 22 in a big booth together with CHARGEURS PCC, world leader in interlinings and internal components for the fashion and luxury goods sectors; a new chapter for Nastrotex Cufra.

Come to discover our New SS26 Collection and all the advantages and services of this brand new collab!

4-6 February 2025
Hall 22 | Stand B22
FieraMilano Rho – Milan, Italy

For more info or to schedule an appointment contact us:

info@nastrotex-cufra.it

ILF – India International Leather Fair

Escrito por WmP_NAstRo2024zh en 31 enero 2025. Publicado en Feria.

We as Nastrotex-Cufra (ITALY) are opening 2025 year with a big news in our fair calendar:
We exhibit at IILF (India International Leather Fair) at the beginning of next month!

This is a great opportunity for our Indian and international customers, we will be in their country with our knowledge in elastic tape manufacturing for footwear and leather good!

1-3 February 2025
Stand CC-05-C – Convention Centre
Chennai Trade Centre – India

The 38th India International Leather Fair (IILF) will be held at Chennai Trade Centre from February 01- 03, 2025. IILF has evolved as one of the most prominent specialized events of leather and accessories, footwear component, synthetics material footwear, leather goods, machinery, chemicals, equipment and technology in the international calendar of the events. IILF Chennai 2025 will thus be held in a larger area to showcase the best of the Indian Leather Industry and International Leather trade & Allied sectors.

For more info or to schedule an appointment contact us:

info@nastrotex-cufra.it